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Women's health at work
Q&A: Rikshita Khela on introducing period days and female welfare vans – and coming back from maternity leave
Chief People Officer at business fibre network Vorboss also tells People Management about how her experience as a new parent has influenced her perspective on wellbeing and work-life balance
Seven in 10 women are negatively impacted by their period at work – how can HR help?
CIPD research reveals absence and lower productivity are among the outcomes, with organisations accused of not doing enough to support employees
Menopause in the workplace: what employers need to know and do
Sarah Maddock examines recent case law and guidance for businesses on supporting menopausal women
‘Go forth and amplify’: Davina McCall on becoming an ‘accidental activist’ and why businesses need to support women through the menopause
Speaking at the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, the TV presenter said firms must create inclusive and supportive workplaces or risk losing talent and experience
The challenge for HR of supporting the squeezed generation
How can employers best help workers with caring responsibilities? Claire Merritt reports
Why senior leaders are the key to effective workplace menopause support
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Some hospitality businesses are leading the way, says Moira Laird. But more can be done
Will new data encourage better menopause support at work?
Firms could be in danger of pushing away one of the fastest-growing sections of the workforce by not providing adequate support for those experiencing menopausal symptoms. With the government seemingly slow to implement legislative changes, is it time for employers to act?
Words by Juliette Rowsell
Experts offer tips to HR as People Management poll finds only four in 10 workers feel able to discuss their menopause
On World Menopause Day, commentators say awareness is greater than ever, but still ‘not good enough’
£37k awarded to office manager who was told: ‘Everybody gets menopause – just get on with it’
Judge says tribunal ‘had no difficulty in accepting’ employee had been harassed and unfairly dismissed, while organisations are warned to be more proactive in supporting menopausal workers
Majority of women with menopausal symptoms have negative experience at work, CIPD finds
Experts advocate a change in culture, support packages and government intervention
Tribunals
Jaguar Land Rover ordered by tribunal to pay £147k after accusing ex-employee of not trying hard enough to find a new job
Daniel Williams retrained as a plumber and sought seasonal and manufacturing employment, the hearing was told
Warehouse worker sacked after colleague found online video of him being confronted by paedophile hunters was unfairly dismissed, tribunal rules
Employee was awarded more than £20k after his employer committed ‘numerous’ and ‘serious’ breaches of Acas code of practice
Rail safety worker sacked after failing a drug test because he drank herbal tea containing cocaine was unfairly dismissed, tribunal rules
The judge reduced Paul Glenholmes’ basic and compensatory awards to nothing because he was ‘entirely to blame’
Agency worker whose contract was cancelled hours after she disclosed her mental ill health was discriminated against, tribunal rules
Judge says claimant’s disability had a ‘significant influence’ on GP surgery’s decision to terminate the employment
60-year-old geophysicist whose boss called him a ‘pensioner’ and planned ways to ‘take him out’ was victim of discrimination and unfair dismissal, tribunal rules
Judge orders employer to pay worker £340k following his detrimental treatment because of the ‘long-term effect on his confidence’
Disabled woman told: ‘Don’t think you can swan in when you feel like it’ when seeking a phased return was constructively dismissed, tribunal rules
Care worker awarded £29k after judge also finds her employer discriminated against her
Care home assistant manager who was sacked without being told why was wrongfully dismissed, tribunal rules
Judge says the employee was not informed of serious allegations against her, including verbal abuse of residents and falsifying documents
An office worker who was excluded from a company-wide ‘free day off’ then not sent job adverts while on maternity leave was discriminated against, tribunal rules
Judge says that her ‘reputation as a useful member of staff’ was eroded when it became known that she was pregnant
Female hotel manager handed a 33 per cent pay cut during Covid was a victim of sex discrimination as two male managers only lost 25 per cent, tribunal rules
Judge says the differences could only be explained by the claimant’s gender
Judge vetoes use of polygraph at tribunal of waiter who quit after being told by her manager to ‘wear make-up’
Employee who suffered harassment attempted to use lie detector test results as part of her claim against her former employer
£37k awarded to office manager who was told: ‘Everybody gets menopause – just get on with it’
Judge says tribunal ‘had no difficulty in accepting’ employee had been harassed and unfairly dismissed, while organisations are warned to be more proactive in supporting menopausal workers
Opinion
The ‘broken rung’ on the ladder: why are so many HR decision makers biased against women?
Thea Watson reacts to ‘dark ages’ research and suggests ways to ensure genuine equality of opportunity
What will the nine-to-five look like by 2053?
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Pete Taylor peers into his crystal ball to forecast the nature of learning and work – and offers tips on how to keep up
How to rescue the accidental manager by revamping roles and bringing in ‘coach AI’
Organisations can use robust learning and employee experience to break the cycle, says Pavan Bilkhoo
Dear home secretary… a few suggestions to help businesses employ skilled overseas workers
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As some rival nations loosen their rules, Yash Dubal proposes some adjustments to employment laws
Is it a good idea to hire ‘boomerang’ employees?
In the wake of David Cameron returning to the cabinet after a seven-year absence, Wendy Muirhead examines the pros and cons of hiring former workers
How to make sure what you write is effective, not disastrous, for your organisation
Words have power and communication is crucial for businesses. Fiona Talbot offers some tips
Are egos and ignorance stopping executives from working in teams?
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James Scouller outlines the obstacles blocking true teamwork at the top
It requires guts to be a leader in the future workplace – here are some tips to make it work
As four generations combine in offices and technology evolves at dizzying speed, Lynda Holt offers leadership advice
Navigating the new workplace: how all-round training and learning is the bedrock of future success
As HR leaders, it’s our responsibility to equip workers with opportunities that empower them to learn, adapt, support and grow, says Deb LaMere
‘We must train people to learn, rather than to be trained’
In response to the expert panel discussion on face-to-face learning in a hybrid world in the latest issue of People Management, Andrea Moffat offers further food for thought
Hybrid working
Constant stress and zero tolerance of toxic workplaces: what Gen Z and millennials really think about work
Survey of 5,000 professionals also reveals younger workers' thoughts on wellbeing support and business attitudes to periods and menopause
What can HR do about employees secretly working two jobs?
As the government reportedly investigates the practice among public sector workers, People Management considers how businesses can monitor and prevent it
Technostress: what is it and how can HR help?
People professionals must play a key role in supporting remote working employees, say Didem Taser and Alev Ozer Torgaloz
Advice to HR when handling work-from-home requests triggered by health and safety fears
Paul Kelly provides guidance to UK employers faced with this very modern conundrum
Employers ‘shooting themselves in the foot’ as number of job ads offering flexible working stagnates
Proportion increased by 1 per cent year on year, despite talent drought and growing employee expectations of hybrid options, report finds
How HR can play a ‘starring role’ in making flexible working actually work
Experts reflect on what people professionals can do to make flexibility beneficial – and fair – for employees and businesses
Should right to disconnect be law?
Experts explore whether the UK should follow other countries’ leads in ensuring employees are allowed to switch off away from work
Engaged employees likely work at least two days a week onsite
Andrew Kakabadse explains why a hybrid model with significant office time is the best recipe for strong staff engagement
Why only total work flexibility will do – and that means work from anywhere, anytime
As some companies take a ‘return to the office or else’ stance, Duena Blomstrom says HR can lead a radical new approach
What are the legal rules if an employee wants to work remotely… overseas?
Employers have a lot to think about if workers are in different time zones. Simon Bellm reports
Legal
Regulating gender washing in the UK workplace
Following questions being raised about recruitment of women at different levels in venture capital firms, Daniel Stander explores existing regulatory requirements and voluntary reporting to tackle gender inequality
Supreme Court dismisses holiday pay appeal: what does it mean for HR?
Amy Collins examines the latest ruling on incorrect holiday payments and its implications for employers
Changes to the spent conviction rules
With new legislation in place around the length of time it takes for some offences to become spent, Jessica Maguire explains what employers need to know
The Worker Protection Act: a new duty on employers
Francesca Charlton and Kayleigh McKee explain the implications of legislation designed to protect employees from sexual harassment
Making mental health days work
Emma O’Connor explains how HR professionals can manage requests for time off and develop a strategic but human response to supporting wellbeing
Bankers’ bonus cap lifted: implications for employers
Following the decision to remove the limit, Mark Walker and Ash Saluja explain what this means for businesses
Can we keep the human in HR?
Charlotte Sloan explores the employment law ramifications of using AI in the workplace
Tackling workplace sexual harassment
With recent research finding half of victims choose not to report sexually inappropriate behaviour at work, Anna Loutfi provides guidance for employers
Case update: employment status of PSC contractors
Was a contractor engaged through a personal service company a worker? Andrew Macmillan explains in light of a recent EAT ruling
Is the four-day week here to stay?
Greg Burgess explores whether working fewer days with no drop in pay will become the norm in the UK
CIPD member specials
Organisation development: what is it and how does HR 'do OD' successfully?
Organisation development could be the secret sauce your HR practice is missing. People Management consults the evidence, and the experts, for an in-depth examination on the importance of OD, exclusively for CIPD members
Is pay benchmarking working? An interactive report for HR professionals
Paying workers fairly and competitively is vital for any organisation wanting to succeed. People Management explores whether the practice of pay benchmarking is working in this in-depth examination, exclusively for CIPD members
People Management TV: How to make someone redundant (if you really have to)
Catch up with the second instalment of People Management TV, as a panel of experts discuss redundancies
Performance management: an interactive report for HR professionals
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Getting appraisals right is critical to organisational success. People Management consults the evidence, and the experts, for an in-depth examination, exclusively for CIPD members
People Management TV: Is the four-day week worth the hype?
Catch up with deputy editor Grace Lewis and a panel of industry experts for the first instalment of People Management TV
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In depth
What if? Podcast
What if… no one was rich?
The latest series of the podcast brought to you by the CIPD's Work. magazine asks whether it is time to more heavily tax the most wealthy
What if… everyone got cancelled?
The latest series of the podcast brought to you by the CIPD's Work. magazine explores whether cancel culture has gone too far
What if… we did away with experts?
The latest series of the podcast brought to you by the CIPD's Work. magazine asks what the death of expertise might mean for skills, L&D – and democracy
What if… China invaded Taiwan?
The latest series of the podcast brought to you by the CIPD's Work. magazine investigates how likely another war might be, and the threat posed by Chinese espionage
What if… there was no employment law?
The latest series of the podcast brought to you by the CIPD's Work. magazine looks at how we would better protect workers if starting from scratch
What if… you could brainwash staff?
The latest series of the podcast brought to you by the CIPD's Work. magazine explores nudge theory and neurotechnology
What if… men took more parental leave than women?
The latest episode of the podcast brought to you by the CIPD's Work. magazine asks whether men eventually taking on more childcare than women would be a good thing
What if… no one was an employee?
The latest episode of the podcast brought to you by the CIPD's Work. magazine discusses the HR implications of gig working eventually becoming the norm for all
What if… CEOs were activists?
The latest episode of the podcast brought to you by the CIPD's Work. magazine ponders whether all leaders should speak out on issues affecting their organisation and staff
What if… we never retired?
The latest episode of the podcast brought to you by the CIPD's Work. magazine asks if we are still facing a pensions crisis and so the demolition of the three-stage life
What if… everyone went on strike?
The latest episode of the podcast brought to you by the CIPD's Work. magazine explores the trade union movement’s resurgence and what this means for HR
What if... we brought our true selves to work?
The latest series of the podcast brought to you by the CIPD's Work. magazine explores the concept of authentic self as it relates to the workplace
Announcing series 3 of the What if? podcast!
Brought to you by the CIPD’s Work. magazine, this series the podcast that dares to think differently about people and business will be asking: What if everyone went on strike? What if CEOs were activists? And what if we never retired?
Tune in or drop out? The hit L&D podcasts guide
The podcast market is well known for being saturated, and even the savviest learning professional can struggle to find the ones worth their time. To help, Andrew Jacobs rounds up his favourites
Podcast: Why everybody wins when you invest in your people
Staff training done right empowers your workforce, strengthens your organisation, and delivers ROI. In this podcast, experts reveal how to up your training game
CIPD Championing better work and working lives
Tackling conflict at work
New guidance on dealing with bullying and workplace conflict for HR professionals and line managers.
Podcast: Measuring learning transfer
How can organisations measure and evaluate the impact of their L&D programmes?
People Profession 2030: a view of future trends
The CIPD's 2020 report explores the key trends influencing the future of work and how they will shape the people profession
Thrive in a changing world of work
The CIPD's new learning experiences: overcome day-to-day challenges and excel now and throughout your career.
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Deputy Director, Line Management Capability Programme (LMC)
Cabinet Office, Glasgow, London, Sheffield
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Executive Director of Change and Innovation
Wandsworth & Richmond Council, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater)
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HR Generalist
Essity, Prudhoe, Northumberland
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Director of People and Culture
Gloucestershire College, Gloucester, Gloucestershire